Police announce traffic diversion, movement restrictions as Tinubu visits Nasarawa

The Nasarawa State Police Command has announced traffic diversions and movement restrictions in Lafia, the state capital, ahead of President Bola Tinubu’s scheduled official visit.

In a statement issued to journalists on Tuesday, the state Police Public Relations Officer, SP Rahman Nansel, said the security measures are necessary to ensure a hitch-free presidential visit.

According to the statement, movement within Lafia will be restricted from 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday, June 24, until 6:00 a.m. on Wednesday, June 25. The restriction includes major roads and access routes around the areas the President is expected to visit.

Mr Nansel said vehicles coming into Lafia from the Akwanga axis would be diverted at Mechanic Village, Azuba to pass through the bypass, Akurba, Mararaba Akunza, and connect to the Makurdi Road.

He added that vehicles coming from Makurdi would be diverted at Bukan Kwato–Mararaba Akunza to link Akurba and Azuba.

The PPRO said that the Commissioner of Police, Shetima Jauro-Mohammed, assured the public that adequate security was deployed to safeguard commuters along all the alternative routes.

He appealed to members of the public to cooperate with the police as the measures were not intended to inconvenience them but to ensure a safe and successful presidential visit.

“We regret any inconveniences this may cause and appreciate the support of residents and motorists during this period,” he said.

(NAN)